La Habra, California

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La Habra, California
City
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Bridge over Idaho Street
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Motto(s): 
"A Caring Community"[1]
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Coordinates: 33°55′55″N 117°56′46″W / 33.93194°N 117.94611°W / 33.93194; -117.94611Coordinates: 33°55′55″N 117°56′46″W / 33.93194°N 117.94611°W / 33.93194; -117.94611
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
IncorporatedJanuary 20, 1925[2]
Named forRancho La Habra
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorRose Espinoza
 • Mayor Pro TemJose Medrano
 • City CouncilJames Gomez
Daren Nigsarian
Delwin Lampkin
 • City ManagerJim Sadro
Area
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 • LandTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp
 • WaterTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp  0.08%
Elevation
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Population
 (2020)
 • Total63,097
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Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
90631–90633
Area code562[5]
FIPS codeTemplate:FIPS
GNIS feature IDsTemplate:GNIS 4, Template:GNIS 4
Websitewww.lahabraca.gov

La Habra (luh HAH-bruh; archaic spelling of la abra, Spanish for 'the opening') is a city in the northwestern corner of Orange County, California, United States. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 63,097.[6]

History

Origin of name

The name referred to the "Pass Through the Hills,"[7] the natural pass through the hills to the north first discovered and used by Spanish explorers of the Portola expedition on July 30, 1769.

In 1839, when the area was part of Alta California, vast herds of cattle and horses grazed over the hills and valleys of Southern California. Mariano Reyes Roldan was granted 6,698 acres (27 km2) in that year and named his land Rancho Cañada de La Habra. In the 1860s, Abel Stearns purchased Rancho La Habra.

Historical information

La Habra was founded in 1896.[8] The first post office in the town was established in 1898 in a corner of Coy's Store at Central (now La Habra Boulevard) and Euclid Street.

The city was incorporated under general law on January 20, 1925, with a population of 3,000. The police force was organized in 1926 and employed a chief, traffic officer and patrolman. By 1928, the city was the largest avocado center in Southern California. In 1930, the first fire department building was constructed followed by the original City Hall in 1935. By 1950, the population reached nearly 5,000. The Civic Center took shape when the existing County Library was dedicated in 1966, followed by the present administration building in 1969.

For more than 70 years, La Habra was known as the city just south of La Habra Heights, where the 'Hass' avocado, of the 'Hass' avocado mother tree, was planted by Rudolph Hass in the 1920s.[9] The fruit from this tree has since become one of the most popular avocado cultivars worldwide. The 'Hass' mother tree succumbed to root rot in 2002.

The La Habra Stakes, run since 1973 at the Santa Anita Park Thoroughbred race track, is named for La Habra.

The city contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for EMS and fire protection.

Law enforcement is provided by the La Habra Police Department, which in 2008 employed about 70 officers. From 2004 to 2008, they ranked third in the number of officer-involved shootings among twenty Orange County municipal police departments. One case among these, the 2007 death of Michael Cho, resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit against the city which was settled in September 2010 for $250,000.[10][11]

A shopping plaza and post office were built in the 1970s on the site of a lake built by a rancher with Monkey Island where he let feral monkeys roam.[12]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (20 km2), with 0.08% covered by water.

It is bordered by La Habra Heights on the north, Brea on the east, Fullerton on the south and southeast, La Mirada on the west and southwest, East Whittier on the west, Whittier on the northwest, and a small unnamed section of unincorporated Los Angeles County on the northeast.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, La Habra has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, Csa on climate maps.[13]

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Demographics

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La Habra first appeared as a city in the 1930 U.S. Census.[14] Prior to 1930, the area was part of Brea Township (pop 2,515 in 1920).[15]

Racial and ethnic composition

La Habra city, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[16] Pop 1990[17] Pop 2000[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 33,844 31,210 24,399 18,178 14,953 74.82% 60.88% 41.37% 30.18% 23.70%
Black or African American alone (NH) 179 428 808 836 1,047 0.40% 0.83% 1.37% 1.39% 1.66%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 240 209 188 148 143 0.53% 0.41% 0.32% 0.25% 0.23%
Asian alone (NH) 807 1,957 3,432 5,501 7,802 1.78% 3.82% 5.82% 9.13% 12.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 89 80 60 0.15% 0.13% 0.10%
Other race alone (NH) 108 67 95 88 254 0.24% 0.13% 0.16% 0.15% 0.40%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x x 1,041 959 1,399 x x 1.77% 1.59% 2.22%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10,054 17,395 28,922 34,449 37,439 22.23% 33.93% 49.04% 57.19% 59.34%
Total 45,232 51,266 58,974 60,239 63,097 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, La Habra had a population of 63,097 and a population density of 8,347.3 inhabitants per square mile (3,222.9/km2). The median age was 37.5 years; 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18, 9.5% were aged 18 to 24, 28.1% were aged 25 to 44, 25.7% were aged 45 to 64, and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males age 18 and over.[21][22]

The census reported that 98.9% of the population lived in households, 0.8% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.3% were institutionalized. The city was 100.0% urban and 0.0% rural.[21][23]

There were 20,245 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.8% were married-couple households, 6.6% were cohabiting couple households, 15.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.5% of households were one person, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08, and there were 15,489 families (76.5% of all households).[21][24]

There were 20,801 housing units at an average density of 2,751.8 units per square mile (1,062.5 units/km2), of which 97.3% were occupied. Of occupied housing units, 56.8% were owner-occupied and 43.2% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6%, and the rental vacancy rate was 3.3%.[21][22]

2023 ACS estimates

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $98,158, and the per capita income was $40,009. About 7.1% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line.[25]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, La Habra had a population of 60,239. The population density was 8,166.8/sq mi (3,153.2/km2). The racial makeup of La Habra was 35,147 (58.3%) White (30.2% non-Hispanic White),[26] 1,025 (1.7%) African American, 531 (0.9%) Native American, 5,653 (9.4%) Asian, 103 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 15,224 (25.3%) from other races, and 2,556 (4.2%) from two or more races. There were 34,449 Hispanic or Latino residents of any race (57.2%).[27]

The census reported that 59,899 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 169 (0.3%) lived in noninstitutionalized group quarters, and 171 (0.3%) were institutionalized.

Of the 18,977 households, 7,937 (41.8%) had children under 18 living in them, 10,078 (53.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,905 (15.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,327 (7.0%) had a male householder with no wife present, 1,158 (6.1%) were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 119 (0.6%) were same-sex married couples or partnerships; 3,651 households (19.2%) were one person and 1,440 (7.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.16. There were 14,310 families (75.4% of households); the average family size was 3.58.

The age distribution was 16,062 people (26.7%) under 18, 6,353 people (10.5%) 18 to 24, 17,349 (28.8%) 25 to 44, 13,926 people (23.1%) 45 to 64, and 6,549 people (10.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The 19,924 housing units had an average density of 2,701.2 per square mile, of the occupied units 10,941 (57.7%) were owner-occupied and 8,036 (42.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%. About 33,609 people (55.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units, and 26,290 people (43.6%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, La Habra had a median household income of $60,954, with 14.0% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[26]

Economy

Top employers

According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[28] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of employees
1 CVS Pharmacy 828
2 Wal-Mart 735
3 Wolverine Fence Co., Inc 500
4 City of La Habra 358
5 Costco 348
6 Target 262
7 Advance Fire Protection Co Inc 249
8 Amazon Fresh 226
9 Northgate Market 186
10 The Kroger Co./La Habra Bakery 185

Government

La Habra's mayor is rotated among current city council members. The mayor for 2025/2026 is Jose Medrano.[29] Current council members include Mayor Pro-Tem James Gomez, Daren Nigsarian and Delwin Lampkin.

In the California State Legislature, La Habra is in Template:Representative, and in Template:Representative.[30]

In the United States House of Representatives, La Habra is in Template:Representative.[31]

Politics

According to the California secretary of state, as of October 22, 2018, La Habra has 27,439 registered voters. Of those, 10,369 (37.79%) were registered Democrats, 8,745 (31.87%) were registered Republicans, and 7,150 (26.06%) have declined to state a political party/are independents.[32]

La Habra city vote
by party in presidential elections
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2024[33] 50.80% 12,308 46.57% 11,283 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|2.64% 639
2020[34] 56.33% 15,409 41.47% 11,343 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|2.20% 602
2016[35] 53.40% 10,865 39.56% 8,048 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|7.04% 1,433
2012[36] 49.43% 9,149 48.23% 8,926 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|2.34% 433
2008[37] 49.38% 9,503 48.60% 9,353 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|2.02% 389
2004[38] 41.10% 7,254 57.81% 10,204 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.09% 193
2000[39] 43.25% 7,312 53.03% 8,964 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|3.72% 629
1996[40] 40.30% 6,284 49.08% 7,654 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|10.63% 1,657
1992[41] 33.25% 6,178 43.78% 8,135 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|22.98% 4,270
1988[42] 33.17% 5,664 65.86% 11,247 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.97% 165
1984[43] 25.54% 4,594 73.56% 13,232 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|0.90% 161
1980[44] 25.38% 4,357 66.41% 11,399 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|8.21% 1,409
1976[45] 37.83% 5,959 60.79% 9,575 align="center" Template:Party shading/Independent|1.38% 218

Education

The city of La Habra is mainly served by the La Habra City School District for elementary and middle-school students and the Fullerton Joint Union High School District for high-school students, but portions of La Habra are also redirected to other school districts closer to homes of some residents.

Public schools:

Private schools:

Transportation

Though La Habra has no freeways and three California state highways; SR 39 (covers Whittier and Beach Boulevards), SR 90 (Imperial Highway), and SR 72 (Whittier Boulevard) serve the city. The four major thoroughfares include Whittier Boulevard, Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway, and Harbor Boulevard. Idaho Street, Euclid Street, and Palm Street are local north–south arterials and La Habra Boulevard and Lambert Road are local west–east arterials.

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "City of La Habra California". City of La Habra California. Archived from the original on January 27, 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  2. ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ Template:Cite GNIS
  5. ↑ "NPA City Report". North American Numbering Plan Administration. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "QuickFacts: La Habra city, California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Profile for La Habra, California, CA". ePodunk. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  8. ↑ Haire, Chris (August 31, 2013). "Blurred Boundary". The Orange County Register. p. News 35.
  9. ↑ "The Hass Mother Tree: 1926–2002". Irvine, CA: California Avocado Society. 2008. pp. "Mother Hass Tree" section. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
  10. ↑ Kim, Kenneth; Kim, Sangjin (February 24, 2008), "Gone in 41 Seconds — Police Quick to Kill Korean Artist", New America Media, archived from the original on May 25, 2011, retrieved February 26, 2008
  11. ↑ Ponsi, Lou (September 15, 2010), "Lawsuit in deadly La Habra police shooting is settled", The Orange Country Register, archived from the original on July 7, 2012, retrieved May 8, 2011
  12. ↑ San Román, Gabriel (August 15, 2023). "La Habra condo owners see a gaping chasm where their greenbelt used to be". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ "La Habra, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
  14. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 1930CensusCA
  15. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 1920CensusCA
  16. ↑ "California 1980 Census" (PDF).
  17. ↑ "1990 California Census" (PDF).
  18. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – La Habra city, California". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – La Habra city, California". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – La Habra city, California". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  23. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  24. ↑ "La Habra city, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  25. ↑ "La Habra city, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "{title}". Archived from the original on November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  27. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - La Habra city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  28. ↑ "City of La Habra ACFR".
  29. ↑ "City Council". City of La Habra, California. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  30. ↑ "California Districts". UC Regents. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  31. ↑ Template:Cite GovTrack
  32. ↑ "CA Secretary of State – Report of Registration – October 22, 2018" (PDF). ca.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Results" (PDF). elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov. 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  34. ↑ "Votes cast" (PDF). www.ocvote.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  35. ↑ "Election data" (PDF). www.ocvote.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  36. ↑ "Election data" (PDF). www.ocvote.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  37. ↑ "Election data" (PDF). www.ocvote.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  38. ↑ "Election data" (PDF). www.ocvote.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  39. ↑ "Election data" (PDF). www.ocvote.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  40. ↑ "Statement of vote : California. Secretary of State: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming". Internet Archive.
  41. ↑ "Statement of vote : California. Secretary of State: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming". Internet Archive.
  42. ↑ Statement of the Vote. Sacramento, Calif. : The Secretary. 1968.
  43. ↑ Statement of the Vote. Sacramento, Calif. : The Secretary. 1968.
  44. ↑ Statement of the Vote. Sacramento, Calif. : The Secretary. 1968.
  45. ↑ Statement of the Vote. Sacramento, Calif. : The Secretary. 1968.
  46. ↑ Black, Conrad (2007). Richard M. Nixon: A Life in Full. New York: PublicAffairs Books. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-58648-519-1.

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